Source Changes (8) Flashcards
What is a source change?
Transfer of source from an exposure device to another exposure device or shipping container.
When do source changes normally occur?
6-12 month intervals
Who can perform a source change?
Must posses written authorization, signed by licensee who possesses, uses, produces or services the exposure device.
What occurs after a source is placed into its new exposure device?
- measure radiation dose on each surface of the device
- measure dose received by those exposed during the source change process
- person who inserts the source into an exposure device must record dose rate and report them to the licensee
What are Source Changers?
Devices used to transport sources between the manufacturer or the source and the user.
When receiving a Source changer an operator shall…
Immediately inspect the device, compare intensity rate measured via survey meter at 1m to the transport index (should be close)
Make the source change transfers as per the ____?
Equipment manufacturers recommendations